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Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX30

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX200 and Sony QX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX200 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was released 3 years prior to the QX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX200 matches up versus the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony QX30

 NX200 QX30 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution614k0kClearer screen (+614k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung NX200

 QX30 NX200 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2012Newer by 30 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony QX30

 NX200 QX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX200 vs the QX30.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and QX30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and QX30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NX200 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged NX200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography details
Sony QX30 Street photography details
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
Sony QX30 Sports photography highlights
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography advice
Sony QX30 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
Sony QX30 Vlogging factors
34
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony QX30
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Revealed 2012-02-28 2014-09-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $818 $348